Hi everyone! This is my last post on Owl Tree View. I'll be starting college in a couple weeks, and I won't have time to write this blog anymore. Thank you so much to anyone who has read, liked, or commented on my posts! I'm grateful for your support. I've really enjoyed researching and writing … Continue reading Final Post
Author: Sophie Dudek
How difficult is it for people to immigrate to the United States?
Hi everyone! The United States is a country built by immigrants. In fact, over 98% of its population is descended from them (“Native Americans and the U.S. Census”). Currently, immigration is a hot topic, so I wanted to examine modern laws to determine how difficult it is for people to legally immigrate to the United … Continue reading How difficult is it for people to immigrate to the United States?
Is recycling worth it?
Last year my family took part in a trash cleanup group with some of my neighbors, but it was only recently that I sorted the recyclables that we had picked up. As I pried caps and labels off plastic bottles and shook dirt out of aluminum cans, I began to wonder about the items' eventual … Continue reading Is recycling worth it?
The Zero Waste Lifestyle
Hi everyone! I wanted to write an article about the zero-waste lifestyle since I've been interested in it for a long time. Simply defined, the zero-waste lifestyle requires producing minimal waste. I wanted to share the reasoning behind the lifestyle and practical ways that people can accomplish it. Reason #1: The world is running out … Continue reading The Zero Waste Lifestyle
Preventing Gun Violence
Hi everyone! As you all know, the United States has a huge amount of gun violence. I wanted to shed some light on this disturbing topic. How big is the United States' gun violence problem? Most of us know that the United States has a major gun violence problem, but few of us understand its … Continue reading Preventing Gun Violence
Why conserve apex predators?
Hi everyone! You may have read articles about charismatic predators, such as lions and tigers, being on the verge of extinction. In addition, you may have heard about the controversy over reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park in the 1990s. If you're like me, you've probably wondered if the decreasing numbers of predators is a … Continue reading Why conserve apex predators?
Highlights of 2022
Hi everyone! I know its easy to be anxious about the earth. While it is important to be informed and care about the environment, too much anxiety is counterproductive. I wanted to take the time to inspire you with positive environmental news from 2022. This is a photo of the preamplifiers of the National Ignition … Continue reading Highlights of 2022
Powering the Future: The Reality of Fuel Cells
Hi everyone! I have an interest in fuel cells, so I decided to write a post on them. Fuel cells are a hot topic right now and are being investigated as an environmental option to power cars, trucks, buildings, and planes. They run on hydrogen, so about a year ago, the United States government set … Continue reading Powering the Future: The Reality of Fuel Cells
Organized Decay: The Art of Composting
Hi everyone! Most of you have probably heard of composting. Its a method of recycling organic items, such as vegetable scraps, so that they don't end up in landfills. My family has a low maintenance compost pile in our backyard, and many other people have compost bins that they use to create nutrient-rich garden soil. … Continue reading Organized Decay: The Art of Composting









